Table of Contents Introduction to Lynx ........................5 Lynx Buttons and Controls ................................ 5 Battery ......................................7 Installing the Battery ................................7 Charging the Battery ................................7 Home Screen ....................................9 Listening Modes ..................................10 Satellite Radio ..................................11 Internet Radio ..................................11 My Library .....................................
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Connecting to your PC or Mac ............................. 53 Managing Music and Playlists.............................. 53 Bluetooth Setup ........................... 56 Pairing and Connecting a Bluetooth Device with Lynx ......................56 Unpair (Disconnect) a Bluetooth Device ..........................57 Lynx Bluetooth Behavior ................................. 58 Lynx LH1 Home Kit ................................... 59 Wi-Fi Setup ...........................
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Table of Contents Time ......................................80 About Lynx ....................................81 Reset & Erase .................................... 82 Application Tour ..................................83 Demo Mode ....................................83 Online User Guide & FAQ ................................ 83 Subscription/Activation ....................... 84 Subscription/Activation Activate your SiriusXM Satellite Radio Subscription ..............84 Activate your SiriusXM Internet Radio Subscription ......................
3 seconds to display a menu where you can select to turn airplane mode on or off, or to power Lynx off. Airplane mode turns off all wireless connections. (Airplane mode can also be turned on and off through Settings...
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To unlock, swipe the key to the lock. Vehicle or Home Dock Mode: When Lynx is on, and in a LV1 Vehicle Dock or in a LH1 Home Dock, press and release the Power button to adjust the brightness of the display screen.
Charging the Battery When using your Lynx for the first time, charge the battery until fully charged. Then use your Lynx until the battery is completely drained. This charge/discharge cycle calibrates the battery level meter so that it accurately reports the state of the battery.
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Introduction to Lynx Lynx can also be charged via a USB port on any computer. When charging via a computer, it is recommended that Lynx be turned off, or not in any audio playing mode, otherwise the battery will not charge. Connect the larger end of the USB Cable into the bottom of Lynx, and the smaller end into a USB port on the computer.
Introduction to Lynx Home Screen Lynx has two Home screens (shown below) from which you make selections. Navigate between the Home screens by swiping your finger across the screen left and right, or by tapping . Tap an icon to select it.
SiriusXM content to which you can listen. You can also add your own personal songs to Lynx with a microSD card (sold separately). The listening modes are selected...
Wi-Fi hotspot to which you can connect; and which is connected to the Internet. When you activate your SiriusXM Internet Radio subscription you will create a username and password that allow Lynx to connect and receive service. You can also use your username and password to enjoy SiriusXM Internet Radio on your computer or other compatible device.
You can listen to Radio Replays which are blocks of content saved from your favorite channels while in Satellite Radio mode, or listen to your own personal music which you have added to Lynx with an optional microSD memory card.
Tap here to learn more about Settings Settings are where you configure, manage, and adjust the behavior of Lynx. You can also view information such as the Radio ID, satellite signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, battery strength, and memory usage.
Introduction to Lynx Now Playing Screen The Now Playing screen is where you see what’s currently playing. You can browse and change channels, pause, rewind and replay live radio, create and manage favorite channels, and learn more about the current song or show and artist.
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Introduction to Lynx Now Playing Description Screen Items Spectrum. Tap to display a preview card for each channel showing detailed channel information. Swipe the Spectrum left or right to explore other channels. Tap the Spectrum screen in the center to tune to the channel.
Tap the Status Bar to display or hide favorite channels. Tap here to learn more about Favorite Channels. Status Bar Icons. These icons display information about Lynx, such as Bluetooth Airplane mode, satellite and Wi-Fi signal strength, , and battery status.
Card (Optional) Installing a microSD card in your Lynx will allow you to save your own personal songs and content, and playlists, to the memory card for playback on Lynx. Lynx is compatible with microSD and microSDHC cards. There is no limitation to the size (capacity) of the microSD card.
1. Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , scroll down and tap About Lynx. Tap Memory, scroll down under SD Card and tap Format SD Card. 2. You’ll be prompted to confirm that you want to proceed. Tap OK.
• AAC LTP • HE-AAC v1 and HE-AAC v2 (.3gp, .mp4, .m4a) • MP3 CBR and MP3 VBR (.mp3) Lynx also supports the playlist format: • .m3u Note: Lynx does not support playback of any Digital Rights Management (DRM) content.
Channel Tuning Channel Tuning Now Playing Screen Channels can be tuned in several ways from the Now Playing screen: by using Spectrum, from a list of channels (Channel List), and by directly entering a channel number (Direct Tune). Spectrum Channel Tuning Spectrum displays a preview card for each channel, which shows details about what is playing on the channel.
Channel Tuning To advance a single preview card at a time, tap . To scroll more quickly through the preview cards, swipe your finger left or right. To quickly move through the preview cards, tap+hold+drag the slider at the bottom of the screen left or right. As you drag the slider, the channel numbers are displayed indicating your current position in the preview cards.
Channel Tuning You can also Sort and Filter the channels displayed in Spectrum. Tap here to learn more about Sort and Filter. Direct Channel Tuning Channels can be tuned directly by entering the channel number. Tap the Channel Number on the Now Playing screen to display the on-screen numerical keypad.
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Channel Tuning The preview cards in Spectrum, and the Channel List, can also be filtered to display all channels, filtered by a custom filter, or to display only favorite channels. Tap All, Custom, or Favorites to change the type of filter. •...
Favorite channels are channels you have saved for quick access (presets). Tapping a favorite channel immediately tunes to the channel. Lynx can save a total of 25 channels in 5 pages of favorite channels. The status bar displays hearts which show the pages to which favorite channels have been saved. The active page is highlighted.
Favorite Channels If you always want Radio Replays enabled for all favorite channels, tap the check box and you will no longer be prompted each time you save a favorite channel. Tap Close. 5. If you decided not to enable Radio Replays, you will be prompted again, informing you that Radio Replays are currently disabled.
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5. You will be prompted if you want to enable Radio Replays for all favorite channels, if you had not done so previously. If enabled, Lynx will record blocks of content from the favorite channels in the currently selected page as Radio Replays in My Music.
Favorite Channels Deleting Favorite Channels To delete favorite channels: 1. If the favorite channels tray isn’t open, open it by tapping the status bar, or by swiping it up, where it says My Favorites on the Now Playing screen. 2. In the favorite channels tray, tap+hold the favorite channel you wish to delete. 3.
Then drop the channel (remove your finger from the screen) and Lynx will rearrange the order. 6. You can move between pages, rearranging favorite channels until you have finished. When you are finished,...
Favorite Channels Tune Start When a favorite channel is tuned, Tune Start starts the song that is currently playing on the channel from the beginning. Tune Start automatically rewinds to the beginning of the song, and begins playing. Note: This feature is available when listening to music channels on Satellite Radio , and is limited to one occurrence per song.
Featured Favorites are groups of channels that are created by the SiriusXM Programming Department, which are saved (and refreshed) to your Lynx while listening to Satellite Radio. They are dynamic and can change often, allowing you to discover new channels. Featured favorites can be viewed anytime, in both Satellite and Internet Radio modes.
Control Functions Back Back is found on the front left of Lynx. Tapping Back returns you to the previous screen or menu item that you had been viewing. Repeatedly tapping Back continues to step back until you eventually reach the Home screen. When browsing the Online User Guide & FAQs, tapping Back returns you to the previous page you had been viewing.
Control Functions Home Home is found on the front right of Lynx. Tapping Home displays the Home screen where you can select Satellite radio , Internet Radio , My Library Bluetooth , Show Finder , Connect ) and Settings . Tap to navigate the Home screen.
Control Functions Pause and Replay (Play/Pause, Fast-Forward, Rewind) Pause and Replay allows you to pause, rewind, and replay live radio. For Satellite Radio, depending upon how long you have been listening to the channel, you can rewind up to the last 30 minutes of the broadcast. For Internet Radio, you can rewind up to 5 hours.
For Internet Radio, and Radio Replays, you will be limited to one rewind and five song skips per channel, per hour on music channels. Most other channels have no restrictions. Lynx will alert you if you have reached a limit.
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Now Playing screen, you will have the option to configure Lynx. If you wish to configure Lynx for Traffic & Weather, simply scroll down the list of cities and select a city near you by tapping the city name. Tap Back to return to the Now Playing screen.
When listening to Satellite Radio, use the Action Panel to set Game Alerts for sports games. When your favorite team begins playing a game, Lynx will alert you and you can tune the game with a tap. The items in the Action Panel are described in more detail in the following sections.
Control Functions Learn More Learn More is where you can find additional information about the channel, about the currently playing show, and find and explore other channels with shows similar to the one to which you are currently tuned. • About this Channel displays a brief description about the channel, and what you might expect to hear on the channel.
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Control Functions Listen Now will immediately tune the channel you are viewing on the About screen. • About this Show displays a brief description about the show, and what you might expect to hear on the show. View Schedule is where to see the schedule of the show. Tap the Action Panel of a show to set alerts for a specific episode, or all episodes, to be reminded when the show begins.
(Next Episode), or to be reminded for all episodes of a show (All Episodes). As you discover shows that you want to listen to, set alerts for them and Lynx will automatically remind you that a show is about to begin.
Control Functions A Preferred Channel is a favorite channel which will save Radio Replays, even if the favorite channel is not currently displayed in the favorite channel tray on the Now Playing screen. The preferred channel can be any channel within the 5 pages of favorite channels.
Show Finder Show Finder What is Show Finder Show Finder is where you can find all the shows which air on SiriusXM. Search, browse, and explore to find shows which interest you. Search by channel, by category, or by show name, and even Highlighted Shows that the SiriusXM Programming Department has selected for you to discover.
Show Finder Finding a Show Open Show Finder by tapping Home , tap , and tap Show Finder . In the upper left corner of the Show Finder screen, tap to select the guide for Live Satellite for Satellite Radio, or Live Internet for Internet Radio. In Show Finder, shows can be browsed by channel, by category, or by show name.
Show Finder Find all the shows which air on a channel by tapping a channel name in the list. Shows are listed in alphabetical order. You can learn more about a show by tapping the Action Panel of the show. Tap a show in the list to see the show schedule.
Show Finder (or tap+hold+drag) the alphabetical scroll bar at the right of the screen. Highlighted letters indicate show titles which begin with that letter. Tap a show in the list to see the show schedule. Using the Action Panel of the show episode, you can learn more about the show, and set alerts to be reminded when the show begins.
As you discover shows that you want to listen to, set alerts for them and Lynx will automatically remind you that a show is about to begin. When you receive an alert, you can easily tune the show by tapping the alert.
Show Finder Managing Alerts The alerts which you have set for your shows can be modified or deleted through Show Finder TIP: All show alert notifications can be turned off, if you no longer wish to receive them. This does not delete the show alerts that you have set, but stops the alert notifications.
My library is where you will find content that you can listen to anytime, and when SiriusXM Satellite or Internet Radio is not available. You can listen to Radio Replays, or listen to your own personal music which you have added to Lynx with an optional microSD memory card.
Now Playing screen. Up to 8 hours of Radio Replays may be saved by Lynx for each favorite channel, and they are continuously refreshed to keep them current. Radio Replay content that you have listened to is erased when you tune to other content, or turn Lynx off.
My Library Rewind/Skip Back. Tap+hold rewinds through the Radio Replay. Tap to skip back to the beginning of the song. Tap here for an important note. Fast-Forward/Skip Forward. Tap+hold will advance through the Radio Replay until the end of the Radio Replay is reached.
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My Library You can also turn Radio Replays on or off for all favorite channels through Settings . Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , tap My content, and tap Radio Replays On/Off to toggle Radio Replays On or Off. Caution: When turning Radio Replays off for all channels, all Radio Replays will be deleted.
My Music My Music and My Playlist are your own personal songs and playlists which you have added to Lynx. You will need to install a microSD memory card in Lynx (purchased separately) to enable this feature. Note that Lynx supports microSD and microSDHC cards.
My Library When the list is sorted by Song, the songs will be listed in alphabetical order by song title. Tapping a song from the list will play the song, and continue playing your other songs in song title order, until all the songs have been played. When all songs have played, you are returned to the My Music list.
.m3u playlists on the microSD card. Connect Lynx to a computer using the USB Cable provided with Lynx. Connect the larger end of the USB Cable into the bottom of Lynx, and the smaller end into an available USB port on the computer.
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Caution: Be certain to un-mount/eject the microSD card before proceeding with the next step. 6. On Lynx, tap Done. You will be prompted to disconnect the USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable and tap OK. 7. View and play your music by tapping Home...
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• AAC LTP • HE-AAC v1 and HE-AAC v2 (.3gp, .mp4, .m4a) • MP3 CBR and MP3 VBR (.mp3) Lynx also supports the playlist format: • .m3u Note: Lynx does not support playback of any Digital Rights Management (DRM) content.
Bluetooth To use a device for audio, you’ll need to pair and connect it with Lynx. You’ll need to know how to place your Bluetooth Bluetooth device in discoverable mode, and may also need the device passcode.
Lynx, you can unpair the device which will cause Lynx to “forget” the device so it will no longer be displayed in the Bluetooth devices list. To unpair a device, follow these steps: 1.
, tap , and tap Connect . Bluetooth 2. In the Bluetooth devices menu, tap Scan for devices. Allow Lynx to scan for a few moments for devices. If Lynx found your device, its name will be listed below Bluetooth devices.
Home Dock which allows for a wireless stereo audio connection with your Lynx. This allows you to take your Lynx out of the dock and carry it with you, and manage your listening experience up to approximately 30 feet away from the dock, depending upon the dock location and the surrounding environment.
Lynx remembers the Wi-Fi networks that you have connected to in the past and any passwords associated with them. When you come into range of a Wi-Fi network to which you had previously connected, Lynx will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network it remembered.
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Wi-Fi passwords are typically case sensitive. 6. When you have completed entering the password, tap Done, and then tap Connect. 7. Lynx will show Obtaining IP address…. Once connected to the Wi-Fi network, it will show Connected under the Wi-Fi network name.
® Wi-Fi Setup 8. If the Wi-Fi network displays Obtaining IP address… for an extended period of time, and then shows Disabled, and you never get the Connected message, you have probably entered the password incorrectly. Tap+hold the Wi-Fi network name, and select Modify network. Tap in the area below Password to display the on-screen keyboard, and enter the password again.
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Tap Done, and tap Save. 7. The network is now saved, but Lynx has not yet connected to it. Find the network name in the list and tap it. Lynx will show Obtaining IP address…. Once connected to the Wi-Fi network, it will show Connected under the Wi-Fi network name.
If at another time you connect to a different Wi-Fi network, remember to turn off the static IP address, otherwise Lynx will connect to every Wi-Fi network using the static IP address, and you will not have a working Wi-Fi connection.
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® Wi-Fi Setup 5. Tap IP address, and enter your static IP address using the on-screen keyboard. When complete, tap Done. 6. The IP address you entered will be confirmed. Tap OK. 7. Tap Gateway, and enter your Gateway IP address. When complete, tap Done, and tap OK to confirm. 8.
When you come into range of a Wi-Fi network to which you had previously connected, Lynx will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network it remembered. If the password for a Wi-Fi network has changed, or you wish to have Lynx forget that it had connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can manage the settings for the Wi-Fi network.
Lynx to help navigate the captive portal web page, if necessary. To enter the requested information on the captive portal web page, tap the area where you wish to enter information (such as Username in the example). Lynx will display an on-screen keyboard so you can enter the information requested.
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If the information you entered was correct and accurate, tap the X in the upper right corner of the display to dismiss the captive portal web page. Lynx will connect to SiriusXM Internet Radio.
Each of the menu items in Settings are explained in the sections which follow. My Account My Account provides the Radio ID of Lynx, and the status of Satellite and Internet Radio. Menu Item Description This is the unique Radio ID of your Lynx, and is used when subscribing Lynx to Radio ID SiriusXM Satellite and Internet Radio.
Airplane mode On/Off connections. Tap to turn Wi-Fi on or off. Connect to a wireless network with Internet access to listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio, and to view the on-line Lynx User Guide and Wi-Fi On/Off Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Settings My Content My Content is where you configure several of the features of Lynx. Menu Item Description When a favorite channel is tuned, Tune Start starts the song that is currently playing on the channel from the beginning. Tune Start is available only when listening to Satellite Radio.
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Settings Featured Favorites are groups of channels that are created by the SiriusXM Programming Department, which are saved (and refreshed) to your Lynx while listening to SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Featured Favorites On/Off Tap to toggle Featured Favorites on or off.
Select All. When you select this option, the individual team list check boxes will become inactive so you cannot make individual team selections. Lynx will remember any checked teams if you turn off the Select All option.
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Settings The following sections will show how to lock and unlock mature channels, and how to change the lock code. To lock all mature content channels: 1. Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , tap My content, and tap Parental controls. 2.
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Settings 3. Tap the numerical keypad to enter the 4-digit lock code of your choice and tap Done. 4. The lock code you entered will be verified. Tap OK. All mature content channels are now locked, and will require the lock code to be entered in order to tune the channel. To unlock all mature content channels: 1.
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If you forget your lock code, you must use the Reset & erase > Reset all settings option in the Settings menu to erase the lock code. Doing so will reset all settings back to the default settings, including erasing your favorite channels, show and game alerts, Radio Replay content, and any other adjustments you have made to Lynx.
Dock or Vehicle Dock, or in a Portable Speaker Dock. These settings are only available for configuration when you dock Lynx in a specific dock, and will not be displayed in the menu until you have placed Lynx in the dock for the first time.
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Tap Cassette Adapter if your audio connection option is a cassette adapter. Auto off: Tap to adjust the amount of time before Lynx turns itself off. This is useful if your vehicle does not have a power adapter that turns off when the vehicle is turned off.
Auto Off countdown will begin over again. Portable Speaker Dock Coming soon. System Sounds System Sounds is where you manage the sounds and touch screen feedback of Lynx, and adjust the volume of the sounds. Menu Item Description This option plays a sound when an alert notification is displayed.
This option plays a sound when the display screen is being locked or Screen lock sounds On/Off unlocked. Tap to toggle on or off. This option vibrates Lynx when you tap items on the display screen, or Touch feedback On/Off touch other controls. Tap to toggle on or off.
Settings About Lynx About Lynx displays information about Lynx, such as the Radio ID, system update status, satellite and terrestrial signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, battery usage, memory usage, MAC and IP addresses, and legal information. There is also an option to format a microSD card.
Reset & Erase Reset and Erase sets Lynx back to the factory settings, which resets all configuration changes and adjustments you have made. Reset and erase also has an option to delete all Radio Replays.
Online User Guide & FAQ Online User Guide & FAQ allows you to view the Lynx User Guide, the LH1 Home Kit User Guide, the LV1 Vehicle Kit User Guide, and a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). A Wi-Fi connection with Internet access is required for...
Lynx allows you to connect to SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Internet Radio, or both. Connecting to both services provides you with the complete experience, giving you access to all of the features Lynx has to offer. Whether you’re in your home, in your vehicle*, out walking or jogging, or within range of a Wi-Fi network, you’ll always have a variety SiriusXM content available.
Wi-Fi Internet connection, so be sure you are in a location where a Wi-Fi connection is available. If the Wi-Fi network is secured, you will need to know the password. Lynx should not be in a Vehicle Dock or a Home Dock during the activation.
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Subscription/Activation 4. Lynx will scan for and detect any Wi-Fi networks within its range and display them under Wi-Fi networks. If no Wi-Fi networks were detected, move to a location where there is a Wi-Fi network and tap Scan for networks.
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Username to display the on-screen keyboard. Enter your username, then tap Next and enter your password. Tap Done and tap Login & Listen Now. 11. Lynx will check your credentials and connect to SiriusXM Internet Radio. If you entered them incorrectly, tap Close to try again.
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Subscription/Activation Hardware and subscription sold separately. Service will automatically renew for additional periods of the same length as the plan you choose, on the subscription package you choose (which may differ from the package which arrived with the radio) until you call us at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com.
Accessories Accessories LH1 Home Kit The LH1 Home Kit has everything you need to listen to your Lynx Radio through your home stereo or powered speakers. Included with the Home Kit are: • Bluetooth Home Dock • Home Power Adapter •...
Charge your Lynx Radio while you listen in your vehicle. BB2 Portable Speaker Dock The BB2 Portable Speaker Dock has everything you need to listen to your Lynx Radio at a party, in your backyard, poolside, or at the park. Included with the Portable Speaker Dock are: •...
If this message persists, the antenna cable may have been damaged. Replace the antenna. To listen to Satellite Radio, Lynx has to be in a powered dock, with a properly installed Satellite Radio antenna connected and correctly aimed. Satellite Radio not available Tap here to learn more about accessories for Lynx.
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Troubleshooting Lynx is not connected to a Wi-Fi network. There are several reasons you may receive this message: You have not yet connected to any Wi-Fi network. Tap View Settings to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi not connected You are out of range of the Wi-Fi network to which you had previously connected.
Lynx on. I connected Lynx to my computer Lynx will not charge from the computer if it is in any audio playing to charge the battery, but it does mode. It’s recommended that Lynx be turned off, or not in any audio not charge.
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You may have to set your device into pairing/discoverable mode for Lynx to find it. Consult the instructions for your device and set it in pairing/discoverable mode. Does the Wi-Fi network have a hidden name (SSID)? If so, You will have to manually enter the information about the network to connect to it.
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I forgot my Lock Code. show and game alerts, and all Radio Replays will be deleted. Use with caution. Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , tap Reset & erase, and tap Reset all settings to reset Lynx to the factory defaults.
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I was skipping forward through per hour. Most other channels have no restrictions. Lynx will alert you songs and now the fast-forward if you have reached a limit.
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If for some reason Lynx does not correctly recognize type of dock than it is the dock, or thinks it is a different type of dock, simply remove Lynx from the dock and reinsert it again. Bluetooth is not working Power cycle your Lynx by turning it off and then on again.
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